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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular metal object, dark gray with a slight sheen, slightly curved on the long edges. The left side features gold-colored flower designs on a darker background. The right side depicts a person wearing dark blue clothing with yellow accents, and gold designs. The person appears to be holding something. The background of the image is light grey. The object is titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1615–1868
Medium
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), silver, gold, copper, copper-gold alloy (shakudō)
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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